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How effective is LENA in detecting speech vocalizations and language produced by children and adolescents with ASD in different contexts?

Topic:

Autism spectrum disorder

Authors:

Jones, Skwerer, Pawar, Hamo, Carberry, Ajodan, Caulley, Silverman, McAdoo, Meyer, Yoder, Clements, Lord, Tager-Flusberg

Journal/Publication:

Autism Research

Year:

2019
Participant Age Range:
60 –
216 months

Sample Size:

60

Participant Language:

NR

Abstract:

The LENA system was designed and validated to provide information about the language environment in children 0 to 4 years of age and its use has been expanded to populations with a number of communication profiles. Its utility in children 5 years of age a